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AC Doctor's online Energy Calculators help you determine the effect that high-efficiency cooling and heating solutions can have on your finances and your environmental footprint. Start by entering your zip code so our calculator can approximate how many hours your HVAC system will run per year, then adjust each of the other fields having a white background. Click the Calculate button to see your potential savings.

Summary of Benefits for 1 Central Air Conditioner(s) Summary of Benefits for Gas Furnance

Initial cost difference

Life cycle savings

Net life cycle savings (life cycle savings - additional cost)

Simple payback of additional cost (years)

Life cycle energy saved (kWhMMBtu)

Life cycle air pollution reduction (lbs of CO2)

Number of cars removed from the road for a year

Air pollution reduction equivalence (acres of forest)

Savings as a percent of retail price

Annual and Life Cycle Costs and Savings for 1 Central Air Conditioner(s) Annual and Life Cycle Costs and Savings for Gas Furnance

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Purchase Price for 1 Unit(s)

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